Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions. – Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Labour Day Play Day
This special event features a full day of high-energy, hands-on activities both inside the Science Centre and outside in beautiful Wascana Park. It’s your final chance to experience our summer exhibit Phenomena before it closes—don’t miss it!
Monday, September 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina
$10/person (Free for SSC Members)
18th Annual Labour Day Show N Shine
In its 17th year, the Labour Day Show N Shine is one of the largest car shows in Western Canada. Show N Shine brings together families, car enthusiasts and community businesses, with all proceeds going to the Regina Food Bank, supporting its fight against hunger. Details
Monday, September 1, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rain date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Access Park, 2250 Park Street, Regina
$5/person, $10/family. Children under 12 years free.
Kids’ Fun Train
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM
401 Railway Ave, Ogema
$20 – $70
Cedar Creek Gardens Corn Maze
Get lost at the Cedar Creek corn maze! Details
August 16 – October 13, 2025
Cedar Creek Gardens, Saskatchewan 6, Regina
$13/person + tax
Regina to Qu’Appelle Valley Road Trip
This long weekend is a great time of year to get into your vehicle and head out for a fun day or two to explore the route between the city of Regina and the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley.
Corn Mazes in Saskatchewan
Have a memorable experience with your family or friends at corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Spend your day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and come home with the best fall produce for your dinner table! Details
General Activities
- Leisure Centres – Enjoy the many free activities at the City of Regina’s Leisure centres. Details
- At the Regina Public Library, there are plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages, including toddler story times. Plan to attend some free activities on the following weekends: Details and link for registration.
- Visit the Saskatchewan Science Centre
- There is always something to do at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
- Classes and Workshops @ MacKenzie Art Gallery
II. Live Music/Live Theatre/ Performing Arts
Regina Reggae Festival
This event promises to bring together lovers of reggae music, Caribbean culture, and empowerment for a day of live performances, family programming, local vendors, and cultural celebration.
Attendees can expect music, food, cultural exhibitions, and a Rider Fan Zone featuring updates, fan games, and merch. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Victoria Park, 1955 Smith St
Free if bought in Advance or $10.00 at the gate
This is Tom Jones: The Tom Jones Experience
From the initial notes of his opening set to the final bow to his adoring audience, This is Tom Jones: The Tom Jones Experience captures perfectly the glamour, excitement and sizzle of one of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars. Tribute artist Dave LaFame began his career in entertainment more than three decades ago, playing bass guitar and singing with numerous bands in London, England. From there he surged into a successful career onstage, moved to Canada and eventually built up a successful career as an actor, singer and bass player. Details
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Drive
$35 – $39.50 + 11% tax and service fees
Woodhawk – Love Finds a Way tour
w/Cheap Heat, Grond, Sed3ment. Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM
The Exchange, 2431 8h Ave, Regina
$15
CATS
CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella.
With universal appeal Cats remains the fifth-longest-running Broadway show and the eighth-longest-running West End show. Cats is a family musical like no other. Details
August 27 – 29, 2025
Wednesday, August 27 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, August 28 | 12:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, August 29 | 7:30 PM
Capital Auto Theatre, Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina
$38.46 – $60.16
Combust
w/Meantime, Phrozen, Failed States, Criminal Mind. Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM
The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue
$20
Movies at Drive-In
Spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars.
Moonlight Drive-In, Pilot Butte. Details
Movies at Twilight Drive-In Wolseley. Details
$2.21 – $30
III. Sports
Yoga In The Gardens
Join a yoga instructor for a flow session in the beautiful gardens of the Government House. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025
North Lawn – Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave. Regina
No Fee or Registration
Saskatchewan Roughriders Labour Day Classic
It’s one of the most iconic events in Canadian Sports — and we are celebrating with fan favourites! Fans of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled day featuring face painters, popular princesses, and superheroes roaming Riderville, along with pre-game minor football action on the field. At halftime, the Jr. Rider Cheer team will deliver an exciting performance, and after the game, fans are invited onto the field. Details
vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Mosaic Stadium, Regina
Outdoor Summer Activities in SK
Saskatchewan has so much to offer residents and visitors regarding outdoor adventures. Between hiking trails, picnic areas, and places to jump out of a plane, this province is full of activities that could give you the experience of a lifetime. Why not tick them off your list today? Details
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Park spaces and pathways in Regina are open to help people stay active. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks is open for limited day use. Boat launches (as ice conditions and normal operating conditions allow), hiking and biking on trails will be open.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Regina
- 25 Awesome Places to Hike in Saskatchewan
- 25 Off-Grid Adventures in Saskatchewan
- 50 Amazing Things to Do in the Parks and Natural Areas of Saskatchewan
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
QCM 25th Anniversary Beer Release & Firkin Tapping
Fans of our monthly Firkin keg tapping splashdowns won’t want to miss the pomp and circumstance of this longstanding Bushwakker tradition!
A guest volunteer tapper will be selected to wield the handmade wooden maul affectionately named, “The Mighty Firkin Wakker”, and attempt to tap the keg in one mighty blow!
What makes this Firkin Tapping extra special is that we’re celebrating the Queen City Marathon’s 25th Anniversary! Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Avenue
Free
Nuit Blanche: What We Call Home
Nuit Blanche: What We Call Home is a one-night festival which transforms the city into a dynamic cultural landscape. The event is designed to showcase contemporary art in all its forms, including visual art, performance, installations, and interactive experiences. This celebration of creativity takes place across various venues and public spaces, making art accessible to all members of the community, free of charge. Details
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Downtown Regina
Free
Festival on a Weekend/Day Trip: Nutrien Fireworks Festival
Nutrien Fireworks Festival features world-class pyrotechnic shows choreographed to music! Details
Friday – Saturday, August 29 – 30, 2025
River Landing, the Traffic Bridge, and Rotary Park, Saskatoon
Free admission
Festival on a Day Trip: BackwardsNess 2025
Are you a nature, music, and community lover? Spend your September Long weekend harkening back to the high days of summer and the old days of Ness at BackwardsNess. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025
Ness Creek Site, SK
$50 Advance
Classic Rivals: 60 Labour Day Clashes
After officially first meeting on Labour Day in 1949, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers met frequently in Regina through the decades. Over the past four decades, the meeting of the prairie foes has been a consistent fixture, leading to this season’s 60th Labour Day Classic clash.
This mini exhibit, Classic Rivals: 60 Labour Day Clashes, looks all the way back to the first meeting in 1949 and highlights some memorable moments and shocking upsets from Labour Days past. It is on display now at the Hall of Fame.
on display until September 27, 2025
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame/Museum, Victoria Avenue, Regina
Regular admission
Art Engagement Saturday
Join a Gallery Facilitator for drop-in gallery tours of our current exhibitions every Saturday afternoon!
To better serve Deaf, Hard of Hearing, blind, and partially sighted visitors, we offer quarterly ASL-interpreted tours and described tours on Saturdays—bringing our exhibitions to life through inclusive, sensory-rich experiences.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina
Tours are included with Gallery admission
Building Blocks
Building sport comes in many different forms – from organizing friends on the playground to starting clubs and teams in communities or schools. Builders also develop individual athletes. Over the course of time their ability to connect with individuals creates a legacy and culture of success in their programs. Details
May 20, 2025 to May 16, 2026
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame/Museum, Victoria Avenue, Regina
Regular admission
Historical Women of Regina Tour
Much of the city’s history books are dominated by men, but women had just as much importance in our history as men did. Come learn about the doctors, educators, politicians, entrepreneurs and mothers who made our city what it is today. Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Regina Cemetery, 2120 4 Ave, Regina
$15.00 – $20.00Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
Regina Farmers Market
Shop the local produce and wares from Regina’s Farmer’s Market! Shop flowers, decor, food, produce, and more. Details
Saturdays, May 3 – October 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesdays, May 7 – October 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Confederation Park, REAL District (1700 Elphinstone St)/ Pat Fiacco Plaza, City Square (2190 Victoria Ave)
Free
Ferry Boat Tours
The Provincial Capital Commission is pleased to offer private Ferry Boat Tours. These half hour guided tours will take you on a leisurely excursion around Wascana Lake to give you a true “on the water” experience and provide information on the history of Wascana Lake, and the stories behind the monuments located within Wascana Centre. Details
Monday & Wednesday | Varied hours
Thursday through Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wascana Centre, Wascana Drive, Regina
$75
RCMP Depot Tours
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP Training Academy “Depot” Division, featuring special access to observe the daily Sergeant Major’s Parade on the historic parade square! Details
Tuesday to Friday, June 3 – August 29, 2025 | Sign-in 11:00 AM
RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Ave, Regina
$12 – $17 plus applicable taxes
Supper In the Orchard
Enjoy culinary creations by different local chef who will create a multi-course supper using mainly ingredients from local farms and our orchard. Details
May 2 through October 12, 2025 | Doors 5:30 PM
Over the Hill Orchards and Winery, Lumsden
$65 – $79 per person
Fenek Farms
Year Round | 10 AM – 4 PM
Fenek Farms, North of Regina
$10
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition is an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the science of illusions. From optical illusions to cognitive distortions, this exhibition aims to educate and engage visitors of all ages by unraveling the mysteries behind how our brains interpret the world around us. Details
April 16 – September 2025
Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina
Included with General Admission or SSC Membership
Weekly We Make: Paper Cutouts
This workshop is led by one of our amazing Gallery Educators.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina
There is no cost to attend
Hop Circuit 2025
Get ready to sip, stroll, and celebrate Regina’s craft beer scene all summer long! Details
On until Labour Day long weekend
Various Breweries in Regina’s Warehouse District
Free entry
Death Boat and other Stories: The Kampelmacher Memorial Collection of Indigenous Art
Death Boat and Other Stories investigates interpretations of transformation in Indigenous cultural art practices across Turtle Island. This exhibition features artworks drawn from the Kampelmacher Collection, which offer multifaceted worldviews situated in Indigenous knowledges and relationality. The themes of transitional space, place, and time inform a beautifully situated and embodied visual story. Details
July 18, 2025 – May 2, 2027
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
Self-guided walking tour
Go on a self-guided walking tour. Choose from the many options listed in our article ‘Self-Guided Tours To Do in Regina‘. Details
Various locations in Regina
Go Fishing
While Regina is far from the northern lakes in the province that are known to be excellent sport fishing destinations, there are still plenty of really great spots within a few hours of Regina. Details
Waters in and around Regina
For more options, see 15 Great Places to Fish in Saskatchewan
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